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[-] oo1@lemmings.world 2 points 3 months ago

Just use the old one hand in the back pocket trick if in doubt. And poke with a dry finger, don't dip your hand in seawater then grab on to the electrode, you'll be fine ; basic mains elec safety precautions.

I wonder if most sparkies are men - I'm not sure i've ever met a woman electrician.

[-] Ava@beehaw.org 3 points 3 months ago
[-] rushaction@programming.dev 4 points 3 months ago

It's to prevent the person from completing a circuit across their chest if accidentally touching a ground or the like with their other arm. Hearts don't like that.

Just a way to reduce risk when working with electricity.

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